By Elizabeth McCall After years in the works, recreational-use cannabis excise tax revenue can now start to be reinvested into Albuquerque communities — specifically in impoverished areas and toward youth substance use prevention, treatment and recovery services. In 2023, the City Council approved a bill to use tax revenue from marijuana sales for a permanent […]
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Council agrees to use weed tax revenue basic income pilot program
By Elizabeth McCall After years in the works, recreational-use cannabis excise tax revenue can now start to be reinvested into Albuquerque communities — specifically in impoverished areas and toward youth substance use prevention, treatment and recovery services. In 2023, the City Council approved a bill to use tax revenue from marijuana sales for a permanent […]
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Darren White announces run for ABQ mayor
By Andy Lyman and Matthew Reichbach — Darren White — a former Bernalillo County sheriff, state cabinet secretary and one of Mayor Tim Keller’s most vocal critics — announced Thursday afternoon that he would run for Mayor of Albuquerque. In an announcement video released Thursday, White called himself a fiscal conservative and vowed to crack […]
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Darren White announces run for ABQ mayor
By Andy Lyman and Matthew Reichbach — Darren White — a former Bernalillo County sheriff, state cabinet secretary and one of Mayor Tim Keller’s most vocal critics — announced Thursday afternoon that he would run for Mayor of Albuquerque. In an announcement video released Thursday, White called himself a fiscal conservative and vowed to crack […]
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BernCo registration board clears voter list
Byline: by Rodd Cayton The voter rolls in Bernalillo County are shipshape, county officials have announced. The county Board of Registration convened Tuesday to confirm a thorough review of voter rolls and approved necessary updates in accordance with New Mexico state election laws. “The Board of Registration plays an essential role in safeguarding the electoral […]
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BernCo registration board clears voter list
Byline: by Rodd Cayton The voter rolls in Bernalillo County are shipshape, county officials have announced. The county Board of Registration convened Tuesday to confirm a thorough review of voter rolls and approved necessary updates in accordance with New Mexico state election laws. “The Board of Registration plays an essential role in safeguarding the electoral […]
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BernCo registration board clears voter list
Byline: by Rodd Cayton The voter rolls in Bernalillo County are shipshape, county officials have announced. The county Board of Registration convened Tuesday to confirm a thorough review of voter rolls and approved necessary updates in accordance with New Mexico state election laws. “The Board of Registration plays an essential role in safeguarding the electoral […]
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Council OKs fix to perpetually empty boards and commissions
By: Elizabeth McCall Albuquerque city councilors approved a bill Monday night that could make it easier to fill longstanding vacancies on the city’s boards and commissions and determine which panels need to stay or go. The bill, sponsored by Council President Brook Bassan, would create a task force that reviews all boards, committees and commissions […]
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Council OKs fix to perpetually empty boards and commissions
By: Elizabeth McCall Albuquerque city councilors approved a bill Monday night that could make it easier to fill longstanding vacancies on the city’s boards and commissions and determine which panels need to stay or go. The bill, sponsored by Council President Brook Bassan, would create a task force that reviews all boards, committees and commissions […]
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City councilor wants more specificity, precision in the city budget
By: Elizabeth McCall An Albuquerque city councilor is pushing for more precision in the city’s budget and more specificity when it comes to road improvements, parks and community centers — which she said will make it more clear and transparent so voters know what they are voting for. Councilor Renée Grout told City Desk ABQ […]